Halloween tips and deals

Halloween’s a weird day for me because the day after is my birthday — but this year I’ve actually decorated my apartment, putting up traditional Papel Picado Mexican party streamers from a Fair Trade Halloween Action kit I bought years ago — and a blue skull I crocheted a while back. If you’re getting ready for Halloween too, here are some tips to keep the ghoulish holiday green — and deals to help you save green:

>> Face masks are scary in more ways than one. Eco-health nonprofit Environmental Working Group urges you to rethink synthetic face masks and teeth made with questionable materials — and try making your own instead! Find out more about that tip and 7 more tips to green your Halloween at EWG.